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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (With cream cheese)

I wanted to make a special Valentines day treat for an organization I help out with. I thought sugar cookies would be a great idea. My mom and I even put together a decorating station. Everyone was able to make their own personalized cookies. (It was a big hit!)One of the members cannot have white sugar, so I used brown sugar splenda. And, as you all know, my son cannot have gluten. When I stumbled upon this recipe, I thought it was perfect! The cookies turned out great, and I got tons of compliments. It's such a rewarding feeling to know others love your baking.Ingredients:1 cup butter (softened)4 oz cream cheese (softened)1 cup sugar (I used Splenda brown sugar)2 egg yolks1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend

Step 1:In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.

Step 2:Add sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and mix well.

Step 3:Gradually add flour and mix until combined.

Step 4:Covered the dough and allow it to chill in fridge. Once the cookie dough has been thoroughly chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.Step 5:On a floured surface, roll out dough. (I rolled my dough out to 1/4 thickness.) Cut dough into shapes and place on a cookie sheet. (If
using very detailed cookie cutter shapes, refrigerate for a few minutes.
The coldness from the fridge will help the cookies keep their shape.)

Step 6:Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set. Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes before transporting to rack.

Step 7:Decorate cookies, and enjoy!

Everyone had a blast decorating their own special cookie. They did a fantastic job, and surprisingly, my son even got involved.

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Mom of two, mental health advocate and occasional blogger. I enjoy crafting, cooking, going on random adventures and documenting my life in photos. Motherhood isn't always easy, but it's the best job in the world! Reminder: (This is NOT a medical blog. For medical advice and information consult your health-care provider.)